Quiz – Open Book, Chapter 1, pgs. 3-14
Copy and answer questions
1. Why does Buck not read the newspaper?
2. What is the yellow metal found in the Arctic
darkness?
3. Give a brief description of where Buck lives.
4. What is an antagonist and why would Manuel
be referred to as an antagonist in this chapter?
5. What year does the story take place?
6. What is meant by the line, "If I don’t get the
hydrophobia"?
7. What was the final destination of the train on
which Buck was placed in a cage?
8. Who are Perrault and Francois?
Chapter 2 – The Law of Club and
Fang
• Describe why Buck’s first day on Dyea Beach
was like a nightmare?
• Describe the tragedy that befell Curly.
• Why was Buck unable to sleep and how did he
finally solve the problem?
• What would Buck eat for his daily rations?
• Why was Buck’s ability to steal food view by the
author in a positive light?
Chapter 3 – The Dominant
Primordial Beast
1. What finally drove Buck to attack Spitz?
2. What made the dogs who invaded their
camps so terrifying and fierce?
3. Describe the condition of the dogs after the
fight ended.
4. Why was Francois forced to kill Dolly?
5. Why were two other dogs no longer afraid
of Spitz?
Chapter 4 – Who has won the
Mastership?
1. Who is Buck's new owner in Chapter 4?
2. What load were they pulling on the sled?
3. How does the author define instincts?
4. Why do you think the men attended to the
dogs every night before thinking of
themselves?
5. Describe what happened to Dave?
Chapter 5 – The Toil of Trace and Trail
1. How much weight had Buck lost by the time they
arrive in Skaguay?
2. How did Mercedes and Hal’s opinion differ about
their newly acquired dogs?
3. What actions of Mercedes slowed down the dog
team until they could no longer pull the sled?
4. Whose camp did they stagger into at the mouth of
White River and what was the gentlemen doing?
5. Why did moisture come into John Thornton’s eyes?
6. What did Thornton threaten to do if Hal continued
his actions?
7. What tragedy occurred at the end of the chapter?
Chapter 6 – For the Love of a Man
1. Why was John Thornton an ideal master,
and why would Buck never steal from
Thornton?
2. Describe the incident with Black Burton.
3. Describe the incident where Buck saves
Thornton’s life.
4. How much money did Skookum Bench king
offer for Buck?
5. Why do you think John Thornton refused
the offer?
Chapter 7 – The Sounding of the Call
1. Why was Thornton able to pay off his debts?
2. They took months searching for what place?
3. What did they finally manage to locate?
4. What is the hairy man that Buck sees during
his long hours musing by the fire?
Target Thursday, March 27th , 2014
Copy the sentences below and decide which
sentence is correct. Justify response.
1. The hot, July breeze warmed my skin.
2. The hot July breeze warmed my skin.
HW:
1.
Work on Book Report
Agenda – Thursday, March 27th
This Week Notes/Reminders:
• Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th
• Interim Exam – Friday
Classwork:
1. Review HW Pgs. 187-188, 609, #8, p. 146
2. Present - Argumentative paper supporting
verdict – Typhoid Mary.
3. Skill builder Workbook, 32, 34,35 A & B.
RUBRIC
Argumentative Writing
IDEAS:
Name___________________________
40… 35… 30… 25… 20…
*Claim(s) are introduced and distinguished from opposing claims
*Claim(s) are supported with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate, credible sources.
*Clear understanding of the topic or text is demonstrated by the writer.
*Concluding statement or section follows from and supports the argument presented.
ORGANIZATION:
20… 17… 15… 12… 10…
*Reasons and evidence are organized thoughtfully and logically.
*Words, phrases, clauses create cohesion and clarify the relationship among claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
STYLE:
20… 17… 15… 12.. 10…
*Formal style is established and maintained towards target audience. (no slang or colorful language.)
*Precise language and domain-specific vocabulary is used to argue
Score:
Peer ratings
Student Name ___________________
Place an X by the ranking you believe the argumentative
presentation deserves.
st
nd
rd
th
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1 _____ 2 _____ 3 _____ 4 _____ 5 _____
(Lowest)
(Highest)
Target Tuesday, March 26th , 2014
Copy the sentences below and decide which
sentence is correct.
1.The violist played a beautiful,
haunting melody.
2.The violist played a beautiful
haunting melody.
HW:
Complete any missed homework
assignments from Little Red Book. Pgs.
87-188, 609, #8, p. 146
1.
2. Work on Book Report
Agenda – Tuesday, March 25th
This Week Notes/Reminders:
• Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th
• Centers: Next Week
• Common Assessment #3 – Friday
Classwork:
1. Handout: Let’s Talk about text.
2. Type Argumentative paper supporting
verdict – Typhoid Mary.
Target Tuesday, March 25th , 2014
Copy all sentence(s) below, and identify and correct
the misplaced and/or *dangling modifiers in the
sentences below.
1. The torn employee’s handbook lay on the
table.
2. I ate a hot dish of oatmeal for dinner
last night.
3. The car dealer sold the Jetta to the
college student with black seats.
4. When nine years old, my father enrolled
in college.
HW:
1. Complete any missed homework assignments
from Little Red Book. Pgs. 87-188, 609, #8, p. 146
2. Work on Book Report
Agenda – Tuesday, March 25th
This Week Notes/Reminders:
• Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th
• Centers: Wednesday-Thursday
• Common Assessment #3 – Friday
Classwork:
1. Review Homework 187-188, #3 PRACTICEAND
APPLY #1-10, PAGE 609, #8 SENTENCE
STRUCTURE, #1-10, p. 146.
2. Finish - Write Argumentative paragraph supporting
Verdict.
3. Skill builder Workbook, 32, 34,35 A & B.
Target Answers
1. The employee’s torn handbook lay on the
table.
2. I ate a dish of hot oatmeal for dinner
last night.
3. The car dealer sold the Jetta with black
seats to the college student.
4. When I was nine years old, my father
enrolled in college.
*answers may vary slightly when correcting
dangling modifiers.
Target Monday, March 24th , 2014
Copy all sentence(s) below, and identify and
correct the misplaced modifier in the sentence
below.
1.On her way home from
work, Sarah found a silver
man’s ring.
2. HW: READ PAGES 292-293, 326-327,
COPY SENTENCES AND COMPLETE PAGE
146, Mixed Review, A. Using Modifiers
1-10, B. Choosing the Right Modifier,
1-5.
Agenda – Monday, March 24th
This Week Notes/Reminders:
• Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th
• Centers: Wednesday-Thursday
• Common Assessment #3 – Friday
Classwork:
1. Review Homework 187-188, #3 PRACTICEAND
APPLY #1-10, PAGE 609, #8 SENTENCE
STRUCTURE, #1-10.
2. Read Informational Text: Typhoid Mary, Bridges
to Literature, page 80.
3. Argumentative Topic: Guilty or Not Guilty
4. (LA 3) Write Argumentative paragraph supporting
Verdict.
5. Skill builder Workbook, 32, 34,35 A & B.